Software Engineer (High Performance Computing) TS/SCI with POLY

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BCT-LLC is seeking a Software Engineer (TS/SCI with POLY) with High Performance Computing experience to design, develop, test, deploy, document, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software for HPC (high performance computing) systems based upon documented requirements. This position is located in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Critical for this role is either a very strong math background and/or a very strong computer hardware background in order to understand the intricacies of the HPC architecture targeted by the software being developed, or to understand the complex mathematical principles underlying the software applications being developed. The HPC systems might include, but are not limited to, processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and systems that incorporate data repositories, data transport services, and application and systems development and monitoring. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Open Source Software (OSS) and/or Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)/Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. Working knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) tools and Web Services implementation.

Standard Day-to-Day

• Define, develop, test, and deploy components of the solution.
• Work with an Agile team to create and refine user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with other team members to build and test software and hardware components.
• Participate in daily stand-up/scrum meetings.
• Conduct research, prototyping, and exploration activities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse infrastructure as code (IaC) for large-scale computing systems.
• Work with installation, configuration, testing, and operational management of system solutions.

Required Skills/Experience

• Willing and able to learn Ansible.
• Adapt to and adhere to project-specific Ansible coding standards.
• Familiar with and able to perform full software-development lifecycle support with version-control tools (Git, GitLab).
• Work independently, as well as with a team, to ensure that all components are functioning properly.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends in both open source and commercial solutions. Support determination of if-and-when to incorporate them into an IAC solution.
• Communicative, collaborative, and organized.
• Willing and able to learn new tools, protocols, custom software, firmware, and hardware.

Nice to Have Skills/Experience

• Programming in Ansible.
• Bash scripting.
• Python.
• Container orchestration technologies.
• Best practices in DevSecOps, system administration, infrastructure network services (DNS, DHCP, PXE, NTP, etc.).
• Security concepts pertaining to one or more of: identity and access management (IAM), access control, secrets management, and/or any security products related to these concepts.
• Security architecture.

BCT-LLC offers an attractive benefit package including:
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Independent 401(k) and Investment Advisory Services
- BCT-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health/Dental/Vision Coverage
- Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage paid 100% by BCT
- Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCT
- Fitness/Gym Reimbursement
- Pet Adoption Reimbursement
- Scholarships
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition/Training Reimbursement
- Mentor Program